The Waring Pro MegaMix HPB300 is part of the blender
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blender
models like the Pro MegaMix HPB300 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Icy drinks (Smoothies):

Smoothness and thickness of non-alcholic pina coladas are determined using assorted size sieves. Blenders that do well for icy drinks also do well for smoothies.

Convenience:

Judgements on ease of cleaning and replacing blade; clarity of controls and jar markings; pouring ease; and jar balance, etc.

Puree:

How well the blender pureed soup.

About This Brand

Offers include high-mid-range to premium-category products. Most of Waring's blenders incorporate die-cast-metal bases, two-speed operation, and the Waring toggle switch; its trademark metal jar is also available as an option. Products are available at department stores and specialty stores. Prices range from $60 to $400.

Features & Specs - Waring Pro MegaMix HPB300

Glass jarHeavy and stable, can be put in the dishwasher, and don't get cloudy or stained.

Glass jar

No

Plastic jarLighter and easier to handle than glass, but that makes them more likely to wobble or tip over.

Plastic jar

Yes

Stainless-steel jarStylish, sturdy, lighter than glass, and often dishwasher-safe, but you can't see the contents.

Stainless-steel jar

No

Removable bladeA blade that can be removed makes cleaning easier.

Removable blade

No

ControlsIndicates the type of controls the blender has.

Controls

Toggle

PulseIdentifies that the blender has a pulse feature, which provides the user with greater control during use and prevents overblending.

There are blenders... and THERE ARE BLENDERS!!!<br /><br />I love a smoothy, when I get in from a bike ride, run, etc.<br />Toss in some yogurt, bananas, soy protein, etc.; any blender can handle this and if this is all that you want, then get any blender. I've been through a couple of the $40-$60 any blender class of machines.<br /><br />On the other hand, if you want a BLENDER.... If you want something that has no fear, that chews through ice cubes, etc. with Herculean ease, which practically dares you to find something that it can't handle... Well, in the past six-eight years that this beast has been thoroughly tested with all manner of challenge, nothing has been too tough for it.<br /><br />It lacks the bells & whistles of the $40-$60 Chinese-made multi-buttoned wimps but this two-speed wonder will do anything that you want it to, between its two speeds (Three, if you count Off ---Zero--- as a 'speed').<br /><br />This is one appliance, in our kitchen, that has witnessed the coming and trashing of any number of other appliances rating little more than toy status compared to this blender. <br /><br />If ours gave out tomorrow, I'd be heartbroken if I couldn't replace it with the same make and model. It's a very simple, reliable, behemoth, though and I expect it to be making smoothies long after all my teeth have fallen out.<br /><br />I have no commercial interest in Waring but find it hard to withhold praise when a truly superior product performs so well.<br /><br />It's noisy, Yes! But when you've got 1-1/2 horses turning icebergs into smoothies right on your counter, what do you expect. Keep it out of the baby's nursery and you'll be fine with it.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Baffled

from Wichita, Kansas

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Don't Under Stand CR

3/13/2010

Pros

Easy To Clean

Good Pitcher

Powerful

Stable

Cons

Some what heavy

Best Uses

Crushing Ice

Drinks

Comment:

I don't understand the poor rating - it makes/blends any drink you want from ice drinks, malts, smoothes , pancake batters any thing very quick, thorough and easy. One flip of the switch. Reduces a pitcher of ice in seconds. Is the easiest of any blender to clean I have ever owned. You go to any other site where the consumer rates this product and it is highly rated. CR is beginning to lose it's credibility with me - bought a CR recommended product a few months ago and I think that product is worthless